Coverage dated November 6, 2026

Dear Abby: Parents can no longer afford family members' free ride

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DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been happily married for 30 years. We both were previously widowed and have grown children and a large number of grandchildren. From the beginning of our marriage, we funded many things for our children — cars, college, weddings, eating out, shopping trips, vacations…

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Philadelphia Inquirer
Dear Abby | Parents can no longer afford family members’ free ride (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Nov 6, 2026
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Today's advice from Dear Abby.
Sun Times
Dear Abby: Parents can no longer afford family members' free ride (opens Sun Times)
Published Nov 6, 2026
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DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been happily married for 30 years. We both were previously widowed and have grown children and a large number of grandchildren. From the beginning of our marriage, we funded many things for our children — cars, college, weddings, eating out, shopping trips, vacations…